CHROMOGRANIN A
| Synonyms: | CgA |
| Computer Code: | (RCGRN) |
| Specimen Collection: | 4 mL blood (red, gold top tube). |
| Minimum Volume: | 1.5 mL |
| Handling Instructions for Offsite Areas: | Allow to clot, centrifuge, remove serum, Freeze. Min 0.3 mL serum. Serum must be FROZEN immediately. Any delay in freezing will be cause for rejection. |
| Reference Values: | See reference laboratory report. |
| Lab Code: | Send Out |
| Requisition: | SPEC C |
| Test Frequency: | NA |
| Routine TAT: | 5 days |
| Stat TAT: | N/A |
| CPT Code(s): | 86316 |
| LCD or NCD: | |
| Methodology Used: |
See Addendum XVII |